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There is a new snake species in the UK. Does climate change mean you are allowed to stay?

All animals live or are looking for a set of climatic conditions that they think can be tolerated. This “climate envelope” partially determines where the animals are, but the ongoing presence of many species currently depends on the consequences of human-driven climate change. Rising temperatures have moved the climate niche of many available species to previously overcool areas. Reduces the…